Came within a whisker of recording the first 59 in European Tour history
at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in September 2013. Needed to
eagle the last, but his putt from 25 feet missed by millimeters,
although a 12 under par 60 propelled him into contention. Was level with
David Howell after 72 holes but lost out to the Englishman at the
second hole of a play-off.

Was the second near-miss in a matter of weeks
after coming close at the ISPS Handa Wales Open, where only a
spectacular finish from Grégory Bourdy prevented him lifting the trophy.
Started the 2013 season with only a Challenge Tour category, but
victory in the Madeira Islands Open – BPI – Portugal improved his
exemption to a full European Tour Member.